Registering allows you to add plugins free, commercial, and thirdparty and install them automatically within rack. Oberheims legendary sem synthesizer expander module is back for the first time as a highend software emulation powered by arturias exclusive tae. Where the original was a fairly straightforward monosynth with a few unique touches and some cv control, the minibrute 2 is semimodular, boasting a beefed up synth engine and a comprehensive minijack patchbay. Core sounds and functions feature a spoton emulation of tom oberheims sem synthesizer expander module analog synth. This means that it can be hard sometimes impossible to program. Soft synths, modular synths, emulations, noise machines concept albums, influences and the reinterpretation of feelings pt. Dollars in 1984 oberheim tried to assemble a modular system in a relatively small housing with the ability to quickly and easily integrate with other devices. Over the years, many people have asked tom if he could make it again, so he did. Harold boda talking about a modular sound system, which wasnt a synthesizer. A short demo of the oberheim sem analog synthesizer module. He built synth modules sem to be played via other synthesizers and ppl wanted him to built synths.
Cherry audio announced today that it is making the entrylevel version of its virtual modular synth app, voltage modular, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Oberheims original sem synthesizer expansion module formed the core of toms renowned 4voice and 8voice synths of the 1970s. Arturia oberheim sem v analog synthesizer software. Powered by arutrias impressive tae technology, oberheim sem v provides you with a sonically spoton version of this classic analog synth.
Arturias oberheim sem v synthesizer virtual instrument delivers the sound and the feel of the original oberheim sem synthesizer expansion module straight to your favorite daw. The official web site of tom oberheim, maker of fine analog music synthesizers. Please click the pictures below to learn about my new two voice pro, classic sem or my new ob6 and ob6 desktop, made with dave smith instruments. The result was xpander which combines the flexibility of a modular system with the ease of controlling. Analog vs modular vs digital vs virtual analog vs software. Dear synthesists, weve all been affected by the covid19 outbreak, and, like you, were all staying at home and making sure our families and loved ones are safe. We are open to all offers especially if it is an ems synthi 100.
The sem, in updated form, is also the core of the ob6 module analog sound engine. Gforces dave spiers takes a detailed look at one of his favorite all time synthesizers the legendary oberheim 8 voice. The oberheim synthesizer expander module was one of the worlds first self. Oberheims legendary sem synthesizer expander module is back for the first time as a highend software. Synth pioneer on the rise and fall of oberheim electronics. The sem was oberheims first official analog synthesizer. Arturia oberheim sem v analog synthesizer software instrument. Dave smith instruments ob6 module 6voice polyphonic.
The sem was tom oberheim s first synthesizer, much beloved for its beautiful sound and just the right combination of synthesis modules plus patching in a compact, portable package. Tom oberheim sempro analog synthesizer module musician. Introduced in 1974, the oberheim sem synthesizer expansion module was developed as an addition to a keyboard synth or a sequencer, not as an instrument. It was conceived with the notion of being used as a backup synth connected to a sequencer for layering or beefing up your existing monophonic analog synths. Oberheim electronics is a manufacturer of audio synthesizers and a variety of other electronic. Oberheim keyboard synthesizer pro audio synthesizers for. Please click the picture below to learn about my ob6 and ob6 desktop synths, made with dave smith instruments. Although sem modules and other external controllers could be interconnected, the sem is not a patchable synth module like other modular type synths of the time. The sound was recorded direct in to the camera with no added effects.